Kienberg, Switzerland facts for kids
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 Kienberg
Location in Switzerland
Kienberg
Location in Canton of Solothurn
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Solothurn | |
| District | Gösgen | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 8.53 km2 (3.29 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 549 m (1,801 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 503 | |
| • Density | 58.97/km2 (152.73/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4468
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| Surrounded by | Anwil (BL), Erlinsbach (AG), Obererlinsbach, Oberhof (AG), Oltingen (BL), Wittnau (AG), Wölflinswil (AG) | |
Kienberg is a small town, also called a municipality, located in Switzerland. It's part of the Gösgen district in the canton of Solothurn. Kienberg is a peaceful place with a rich history and beautiful natural surroundings.
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History of Kienberg
Kienberg was first mentioned in old records way back in 1173. At that time, it was called Vlricus et Hartmannus de Chienberh. Later, in 1276, it was known as dorff ze Kiemberg. This shows that Kienberg has been a settled place for a very long time!
Geography and Nature
Kienberg covers an area of about 8.53 square kilometers (around 3.3 square miles). A big part of this land, almost half, is used for farming. This means there are lots of fields and pastures.
Another large part of Kienberg, about 45.7%, is covered by forests. Imagine exploring all those trees! A smaller part of the land has buildings and roads, making up about 4.3% of the area.
Kienberg is located in the Gösgen district. It sits right on the edge between the Jura Plateau and the Fricktal region. You can also find it on the road that goes over the Salhöhe pass.
Kienberg's Coat of Arms
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. It's like a unique logo for the municipality. Kienberg's coat of arms is described as Per bend Sable and Or in the first a Bend sinister Argent. This means it has a design split diagonally, with black and gold colors, and a silver stripe.
People and Population
Kienberg has a population of around 500 people. Most people in Kienberg speak German, which is the main language. A very small number of people also speak French or Italian.
In Kienberg, there are slightly more men than women. Most of the people living here are Swiss citizens. Some people were born in Kienberg, while others moved here from different parts of Switzerland or even from other countries.
The population of Kienberg has changed over the years. You can see how the number of people living in Kienberg has changed in the chart below:
Economy and Jobs
In Kienberg, many people work in different areas. A good number of jobs are in the primary economic sector, which means farming. There are also jobs in the secondary sector, like manufacturing and construction.
The tertiary sector also provides jobs. This includes things like working in shops, restaurants, or in education. Many people who live in Kienberg travel to other towns for work. Most of them use a private car to get to their jobs.
Religion in Kienberg
In Kienberg, many people are Roman Catholic. A good number also belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. There are also people who follow other Christian faiths or no religion at all.
Education and Schools
In Kienberg, many adults have finished high school. Some have even gone on to get higher education from a university or a special technical school.
The school system in Solothurn canton starts with two years of optional Kindergarten. After that, students go to six years of primary school. After primary school, students attend secondary school. Students from Kienberg usually go to secondary school in a nearby town.
See also
In Spanish: Kienberg para niños
